Christmas Day traditions are increasingly taking a back seat to online shopping as consumers look to cash in on the winter sales, new research has claimed.

A survey by TopCashback.co.uk has found that 17 per cent of people in Scotland will be shopping online for at least three hours this Monday.

To avoid any family disagreements, nearly half - 48 per cent - will be sneaking off to do it in secret.

In Scotland, 29 per cent of consumers will be getting up early on Christmas morning and shopping online before they open their presents. Nearly a quarter - 22 per cent - will slip off during the lull between present opening and dinner.